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DFE - FE Colleges -The Provision of Internal Audit Services for the FE Colleges in NI

South Eastern Regional College

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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24 Sep 2025 at 12:47

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

03 Sep 2025 at 16:49

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

03 Jul 2025 at 14:31

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South Eastern Regional College has successfully completed its procurement process for the provision of internal audit services across the six Regional Colleges in Northern Ireland. The contract, titled "DFE - FE Colleges -The Provision of Internal Audit Services for the FE Colleges in NI," falls under the services category, specifically internal audit services. With Henderson Loggie LLP awarded the contract, the process was managed by the Construction and Procurement Delivery - Supplies and Services Division, a Centre of Procurement Expertise for central government. The procurement utilised the open procedure method, ensuring an inclusive and competitive bidding environment. This contract commenced on the 16th of September 2025 and is set to end on the 15th of September 2028, with the possibility of extending for an additional two periods of 12 months each.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing and fiscal services. The partnership ensures the implementation of rigorous and efficient internal controls within the Further Education Colleges in Northern Ireland, promoting an effective management of resources and compliance with financial regulations. Businesses involved in similar consultancy and audit services, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would find such contracts beneficial for expanding their client base and showcasing their expertise in financial auditing within the public sector. Additionally, emerging auditing firms looking to establish their presence in the governmental space could leverage this opportunity to explore further avenues for government collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DFE - FE Colleges -The Provision of Internal Audit Services for the FE Colleges in NI

Notice Description

South Eastern Regional College (SERC) on behalf of the six Regional Colleges in Northern Ireland ("NI Colleges") wishes to appoint a single Supplier for the provision of Internal Audit Services. In accordance with the Partnership Agreements between the Colleges and the Department of Finance's (DoF) Audit and Risk Assurance Committee Handbook (NI), all Further Education Colleges in Northern Ireland are required to have an internal audit service. The prime responsibility of the internal audit service is to provide the Governing Bodies, Accounting Officers and College management with assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control system of each College. Each College is required to ensure that it has sound systems of financial and other management controls. The principal objective of the internal audit service should be to review, appraise and report on the adequacy, reliability and effectiveness of the systems and controls established by management to ensure * the financial business of the College must be conducted in accordance with the arrangements and conditions set out in the Financial Memorandum; * every effort must be made to ensure that the College operates within its available funding; * due attention must be paid to the efficient and effective management of all the College's resources and expenditure, capital assets, equipment and staff so that public funds are not put at risk and that value for money and other financial considerations are taken into account in reaching decisions and in their execution; * the College must comply with such other relevant guidance/instructions on financial control as are issued by the Department from time to time; and * the College should formulate and implement a policy to ensure that its accounting and other procedures contain all reasonable safeguards against fraud and theft. Suppliers should refer to the Specification Schedule within eTendersNI for full detail on the deliverables of this contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is the option to extend for a further two periods of up to twelve months each.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055861
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059235-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£525,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£525,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£680,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
16 Sep 2025 - 15 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-05-27

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South Eastern Regional College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTOWNARDS
Postcode
BT23 7EH
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN09 Ards and North Down
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ards and North Down
Electoral Ward
Glen
Westminster Constituency
Strangford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HENDERSON LOGGIE LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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